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Purchasing Agent

Pay
$30–$65/hr
Type
Hourly
Spots left
50
Location
Remote
Posted
September 16, 2026

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Role Title: Purchasing Agent

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Purchasing Agents to contribute to a customer's project focused on advancing AI systems in the procurement domain. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

  • Design and author expert-level procurement tasks reflecting real-world complexity, including RFP drafting, bid evaluation, supplier scoring, and contract negotiation scenarios.
  • Source, create, and format realistic procurement artifacts such as supplier quotations, specifications sheets, pricing tables, and technical documentation in multiple inconsistent formats.
  • Define defensible sourcing recommendations with clear, well-reasoned justifications that mirror sophisticated procurement decision-making.
  • Develop comprehensive grading rubrics to be used by AI grading agents, focusing on accurate evaluation of agent performance in vendor comparison, contract reasoning, and bid analysis.
  • Ensure tasks accurately represent the granular challenges of procurement in specialized domains such as IT, industrial, or professional services.
  • Provide clear, well-structured written and verbal communication to articulate procurement challenges, task context, and evaluation standards.
  • Collaborate with micro1’s project team to review, refine, and validate created tasks and rubrics for quality and relevance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of proven experience in corporate or public-sector procurement, with direct responsibility for supplier analysis, bid matrices, and contract negotiation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing non-standardized vendor submissions and producing detailed comparison matrices.
  • Deep category knowledge in IT, industrial, or professional-services procurement, enabling nuanced scenario creation and evaluation.
  • Exceptional written English skills, with advanced ability to author technical procurement documentation and articulate contract rationale.
  • Strong foundation in procurement best practices, regulatory frameworks, and supplier evaluation methodologies.
  • Experience with creating or assessing complex procurement scenarios or benchmarks is a plus.
  • Proven attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables in demanding technical contexts.
Applying via micro1: micro1 screens with an AI interview ("Zara") and pays weekly once placed. Free to apply; most roles are long-running contracts.

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